June 02, 2025

Jesus Didn’t Speak Christianese—Why Do We?

33 minutes

Many Christians unknowingly speak two languages — one for everyday life and another for talking about God, faith, and spirituality. But what if the words we use are actually confusing and off-putting to those outside the Church?

In this episode of the Everyday Disciple Podcast, we explore how the language we use can either draw people in or push them away. We’ll unpack some of the top Christianese phrases, why they’re problematic, and how to communicate the gospel more clearly — just like Jesus did.

In This Episode, You’ll Learn:

How the language we use as a church shapes our culture and perception

The Top 10 Christianese words or phrases and what they really mean

What our words say to those outside the Church — and how to rethink them

Practical steps to grow in gospel fluency and speak more clearly about faith

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From this episode:

“The Bible and our Christian faith are all relevant… unless we shroud everything in insider language and weird terms that others can’t understand or it puts them off. Jesus spoke in everyday language because he saw his relationship with his Father (and ours) as a normal part of life as a human. We can learn to put aside our cultural oddities and speak like Jesus spoke.”

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Links and Resources Mentioned in This Episode:

Get a free copy of Caesar’s book BIGGER GOSPEL and Learn to Speak the Good News of the Gospel Into Everyday Life! Click Here Now.

Gospel Primer - An 8 Week Guide to Transformation in Community

Coaching and Mentorship in Missional Living by Caesar and his wife Tina

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